NYC Parks Events Calendar

Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.

at Baisley Pond Park Parking Lot (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens

at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Discover some of the secret spots that the park's West Siders know and love: a lost village, a poetic garden, and a bridge with a spectacular view.Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours, SeniorsFree!

at Clifton Place and Marcy Avenue (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head. Bring your own digital camera or smartphone.Category: Nature, Games, Best for KidsFree!

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx

1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.Whether you are preparing for an extended journey through the woods or just want to be more prepared for any situation, an outdoor skills program is the perfect fit for you.Category: Education, NatureFree!

at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Hear traditional nature mystery folktales from throughout the world. Then, using story prompts, imagine a tale, and and build clay sculptures to use during your own storytelling.Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Best for KidsFree!

at Alexander von Humboldt statue (in Central Park), Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Explore some of the park's best-known features, including the Lake and the Ramble, and then marvel at the view from Belvedere Castle, on this tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.Category: Education, Nature, History, ToursFree!